This policy explains the cookies we use, what they do, and how to control them. It supplements our Privacy Notice.
What cookies are
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device when you visit a site. Cookies let the site remember your actions and preferences. Some are essential (the site cannot function without them). Others are non-essential (analytics, advertising). Under PECR we must obtain your consent before placing any non-essential cookie.
Essential cookies (no consent needed)
| Cookie | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|
| bbes_consent_v2 | Records your cookie-banner choice so the banner does not reappear every visit. | 12 months |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare bot management — distinguishes humans from bots. | 30 minutes |
Analytics cookies (consent required)
| Cookie | Purpose | Lifetime | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors | 13 months | Google Analytics 4 |
| _ga_<container> | Persists session state | 13 months | Google Analytics 4 |
| _clck | Persists Clarity user ID | 12 months | Microsoft Clarity |
| _clsk | Connects multiple page views to a single session | 24 hours | Microsoft Clarity |
| MUID | Used by Microsoft to identify unique browsers | 12 months | Microsoft Clarity |
We have configured GA4 to anonymise IP addresses and disable advertising features. Microsoft Clarity is set to mask all input fields by default — we never record what you type.
Advertising cookies (consent required)
We do not currently run advertising or remarketing campaigns, so no advertising cookies are set. If we begin paid ads, this page and the cookie banner will be updated before any advertising cookies appear.
How to manage your cookies
Click Cookie Settings at the bottom of any page to change your choice. You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. We honour the GPC (Global Privacy Control) signal where supported by the browser — if GPC is on, we treat it as a refusal of non-essential cookies.
Third parties
- Google Ireland Ltd (Google Analytics 4) — policies.google.com/privacy
- Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft Clarity) — privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement
Updates
We revise this Cookie Policy when we add or change cookies. Material changes are flagged on the site for at least 14 days.